Happy Christmas!

Funny story, this morning my companion wasn't feeling very well, he got up to go use the bathroom and it woke me up. I got up said my prayer and started working out. My companion walks out of the bathroom and says "what the are you doing?" Its 4 in the morning!" I was like what the heck, no wonder I can't keep my eyes open! I thought the alarm went off and I just slept through it. So when I saw my companion up I was like oh no, I need to get out of bed!! 

So this week has been really good! We have been finding a lot of people that are interested but are really busy or leaving town for the holidays! But its okay, we'll have a lot of people to teach at the start of the year. We took a less-active kid this week to YM, the Stake Youth Christmas party and the ward party, so that was really good! The ward Christmas party was a lot of fun. We played a lot of games and ate a ton of yummy food! We have our Christmas Conference tomorrow at the temple.  We have to leave at 5 today to get there by 9 tonight. I'm excited to go to the Temple. Its weird because this is the longest time I have gone without seeing a temple. In Utah there is one around every corner, what a blessing that is. People do seem to be a lot happier this time of year, so we have a lot of good conversations everyday.  Another thing that is weird is people say Happy Christmas more then Merry Christmas! This Christmas has been so different then what I'm used too but I LOVE IT! We have had a lot of apt. this week that were cancelled at the last min. so that gets a little frustrating. If you could pray that when people set apt. that they will follow through that would be much appreciated! Its good to hear USU won there bowl game! BYU better pull it off on the 20th! Thanks for all your prayers and your wonderful support! I love you all! Cheers.

recording christmas song!

Alma & Amulek

 We have moves this week on Wednesday, but I don't think there will be to many moves as Christmas is really close!  This week has been a little frustrating but its okay! We had about 5 teaches all planned out and ready to go and all of them fell through.  We did teach a Chinese girl on the street, but she is leaving town for the Holidays. She said she would read the Book of Mormon! This week we met a cool family knocking. They let us in for 5 min and we talked about the plan of salvation. They have a boy that is 10 years old.  We are going back hopefully tomorrow, they were interested so I'm super excited for that! I have been reading this week about Alma and Amulek.  I love the story of when they are in the prison strapped down with cords and the people are spitting on them and slapping them in the face, and then Alma stands up and says a prayer and the power of God comes upon them and they brake the cords and the prison walls fall down!  Try and tell that story to someone and not feel the spirit, its impossible! I always get the chills when I tell it. It is a miracle to have the chance to teach people this wonderful gospel. And to see the blessing pour into their lives. I'm so excited for Christmas and to see my wonderful family! I hope everyone is enjoying this magical season.  I love you all! thanks again for all you do! Cheers!!

"And Alma and Amulek came forth out of the prison, and they were not hurt; for the Lord had granted unto them power, according to their faith which was in Christ....."  Alma 14:28

Uplifting Week!

This week has been a very uplifting week! We had Zone Conference and it was amazing! It was on Wednesday. We traveled on Tuesday night because it took about 4 hours to get to the chapel.  We stayed in a flat with 8 others missionaries. It was probably the worst night of sleep I've had on my mission, but it was fun! In the morning all 10 of us had to share one shower!  The Conference was good.  Elder Kearen from the Seventy was there, he is also in the Area Presidency. He had us all come with questions, and he just stood at the pulpit and would speak for  3 min. stop and listen to the spirit for about a min., then he would keep going. Everyone I talked to had their question answered. President Millar did very well also. We are getting about 50 more Elders and 50 Sisters in our mission in the next couple months. Everyone is excited!

This week we picked up 3 new investigators. Two of them are a mother and her 11 year old daughter. They are super cool.  I love Christmas time! Its like the best thing ever. On Saturday we got to go carolling with the ward in front of the Abby. I Read some cool chapters this week! Alma 8-10. Good for anyone preparing for a mission! If you have time, read them! Thanks for all your prayers and support, it means a lot. CTR and you'll be happy! 

MTC group

P-Day in Bath!